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A7 RCJ

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,797 mi
Last recorded164,797 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 164,797 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 153,205 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 153,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 142,558 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 142,199 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 131,316 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 131,316 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 123,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 114,699 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 106,722 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 106,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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A7 RCJ is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 97,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 RCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 RCJ registered?

A7 RCJ is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is A7 RCJ safe to buy?

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